1 Samuel 12:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Samuel said to the people, 'Don't be afraid. Yes, you have done all these wrong things, but don't turn away from following the LORD. Instead, serve the LORD with all your heart.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Samuel is telling the people that even though they've sinned, they shouldn't give up on God but should wholeheartedly serve Him.

📚 Historical Context

Samuel was addressing the Israelites after they had demanded a king like other nations, which was seen as rejecting God's direct rule over them. Despite their sin in asking for a king, Samuel was encouraging them not to abandon their relationship with God entirely. This took place during Israel's transition from being ruled by judges to being ruled by kings.

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